BORO will welcome back inspirational striker Mido for tomorrow’s trip to Everton but the televised fixture looks to have come too soon for Tuncay.

The Egyptian international is back training and is poised to make a welcome return to the first team after missing Wednesday night’s Carling Cup defeat at Spurs due to a tight hamstring. Dong-Gook Lee is poised to retain is place up front and link up with Mido.

Outlining his options in terms of personnel ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Goodison Park, Gareth Southgate said: “We’ve got Jonathan Woodgate back in training and Mido back into training, obviously Gary O’Neil was cup-tied for the Spurs game so he’s now available that’s three first teamers that come back into contention for the team - their return gives us a huge lift.

Asked about Tuncay’s chances, he added: “He’s back running but this weekend might come a bit too soon for him. We don’t know whether he’ll make it yet but it’s not too serious and if he doesn’t make it here this weekend, he’ll certainly be fit for Manchester City.”

Southgate insists it’s crucial his players approach tomorrow’s game in the right frame of mind and they must dismiss thoughts of Wednesday’s cup defeat at Spurs.

He said: “We have to put Spurs behind us because the priority has to be getting a result at Everton.

“If we beat them we go ahead of them so. We’re doing a lot of things right at the moment and we just need to sharpen up on a few bits and pieces and the results will follow.

“We’re showing terrific commitment, we’re playing good football at times, we’re creating chances and just need to find a ruthless streak now to turn those performances into wins.”

MIDDLESBROUGH Official Supporters Club will meet at the Hardwick Suite in the Riverside stadium on Monday night (7.30pm). Guest speaker will be Alastair Brownlie.